Synonyms in the broadest sense Truncus encephali Introduction The brain stem, also called truncus encepahli, consists of the following components: Midbrain=Mesencephalon Afterbrain=Metencephalon from bridge (Pons) and cerebellum Lengthened medulla oblangata The brain stem of the brain comprises, from top to bottom, the midbrain, the bridge with the IV brain ventricle behind it and the adjacent … Brainstem
Cerebellum The cerebellum as a part of the brain lies on the brain stem at its back and is connected to it by three cerebellar peduncles (pedunculi = feet). From the rest of the brain (cerebrum), under which the cerebellum is located, it is separated by a cerebral plate (tentorium cerebelli, tentorium = tent). The … Cerebellum | Brainstem
Synonyms Medulla oblongata, bulb medullae spinalis Definition The medulla oblongata is part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is the lowest (caudal) part of the brain. The medulla oblongata is counted together with the bridge (pons) and the midbrain (mesencephalon) as part of the brain stem (truncus cerebri). The medulla oblongata contains nerve nuclei … Extended Mark
MeaningFunction A disorder of the medulla oblongata is seen, for example, in patients with a so-called bulbar paralysis. In this case the cranial nerves running in the medulla are affected. These have the innervation of the pharyngeal and pharyngeal muscles in common. Accordingly, this clinical picture leads to partial paralysis of the muscles of the … MeaningFunction | Extended Mark
Introduction The so-called waking coma is a condition in which the cerebral functions fail while the functions of the brain stem, spinal cord, cerebellum and some interbrain functions are maintained. This is usually the result of severe brain damage, for example in an accident. In medicine, coma vigil is also known as apallic syndrome. The … Coma vigil
Symptoms Patients who are in a persistent vegetative state appear awake at first glance, but are not able to communicate with their environment. It is impossible for them to carry out everyday activities, to eat or drink independently. Typical symptoms are automated movements, bowel and bladder incontinence, spasms in arms and legs, and retained reflexes. … Symptoms | Coma vigil
Prognosis The prognosis for a patient with apallic coma is generally poor. Significantly less than half of the patients recover from this condition, since in most cases severe brain damage has preceded it. Nevertheless, there are various parameters that speak for a better prognosis. These include a young age of the patient, less than 24 … Prognosis | Coma vigil
